Parks and Rec proposes selective fee increases, posts changes for 60-day public review

Jul 22, 2026

Parks and Recreation Director Liz Langenbach and analyst Riley King presented required five-year fee updates, recommending targeted increases to facility rentals, MGC memberships (10%), rodeo-ground amenities, and certain equipment fees; staff will post the fee report for a 60-day review before a public hearing.

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Parks and Recreation Director Liz Langenbach and management analyst Riley King presented proposed updates to the department's fee schedule, a review required every five years. Langenbach said fees comprise a small portion of parks funding and the city uses sales tax to pay most operating costs; the policy aims to preserve free access while charging nominal fees for exclusive-use amenities.

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